Chapter 92 Chapter 92: Emergency Out of Control (Chernobog Version)
Chapter 92: Emergency Out of Control (Chernobog Version)
"If you're discussing this, then there's no need to worry about this issue. As of 10 AM today, the Reunion Movement has completely withdrawn from Chernobog."
Kevin took a sip of tea and said calmly.
"Oh?"
Wei Yenwu's eyes narrowed slightly, the smile at the corner of his mouth growing wider.
"Mr. Kevin, is what you're saying true?"
Amiya asked urgently, receiving another affirmation from Kevin.
"That's great, then everyone will be safe."
Amiya patted her chest and let out a long sigh of relief. If possible, she didn't want the conflict between the Infected and ordinary citizens to escalate into more violent, bloody confrontations!
"As expected of Kevin."
Though the words in his heart remained unspoken, the Doctor's hooded head lifted slightly. Though his face wasn't clearly visible, a sense of self-satisfaction still seeped through his mask.
"Forgive my impertinence, but may I ask where you obtained this information, Sir Kevin?"
Wei Yenwu grinned. This really didn't align with the normal logic of how things should develop. To abandon a city they had planned for so long and even risked everything to capture? From his perspective, the Amiya of the Reunion Movement had not a single reason to retreat.
"It all began with the Black Snake's instigation. With the chief culprit eliminated, the rest naturally have no reason to linger in this critical location."
"You mean Koschei is dead?"
The embers in the pipe flared brightly; Wei Yenwu's heart was not calm. His intuition told him that Kevin's "eliminated" meant that annoying old Black Snake had met a true, final death.
"Mhm."
"Then, what about Talulah?!"
Ch'en's expression turned grave. Regarding the Reunion Movement, Lungmen had been collecting relevant intelligence all along; she wasn't completely ignorant of the situation.
"She is still alive. The order to withdraw was issued by her."
Kevin's answer left Ch'en with a complex expression.
"This matter is of great importance. Personally, I naturally believe Sir Kevin. But as Lungmen's governing official, I must be responsible for Lungmen's citizens. Without substantial evidence, I'm afraid..."
Wei Yenwu's face showed a troubled expression. But among those present, aside from a few hot-blooded young people, the others were all old foxes who had lived long lives. They naturally understood the implicit message.
Produce evidence.
"You can go investigate yourself; this isn't news worth concealing."
As the lord of an entire city, Kevin didn't think Wei Yenwu lacked such means.
"Lord Wei..."
A mysterious figure clad in a black raincoat appeared beside Wei Yenwu, leaning down to whisper a few words into his ear.
"Everyone, I have just received some very unfortunate news."
His expression turned solemn; the white smoke from his pipe fell towards the ceiling like a thin thread.
"Chernobog's core city has not ceased operations. Chernobog is currently moving at an extremely high speed with no signs of slowing down. Based on calculations, their target is... Lungmen!"
"What?!"
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"Dear General Anthony Chernov, can you tell me why those Internal Guards left in such a hurry?"
Valery wore a thick, imposing military uniform. The middle-aged man's body was slightly portly, but it didn't diminish the sharp, tempered aura forged in war and fire emanating from him.
"Hah, ridiculous. Claiming it's due to some superior order. Those guys from the gutters are really regressing."
Anthony was somewhat irritated and kicked a pile of snow apart.
How can we restore the Ursus Empire to its former glory while working with such vermin?
"Before they left, they even tried to mobilize me to leave with them. Ptooey—what a joke!"
"Alright, don't be angry, Anthony. Let them go. Even without their strength, it doesn't matter. The steel tide of the Third Army Group is our greatest reliance, isn't it?"
Valery patted Anthony's shoulder, not overly concerned about the Internal Guards' departure. Those black-masked guys were always mysterious.
"No, Valery. They would never act without purpose."
Angry as he was, Anthony was rational enough.
"In any case, caution is paramount. This Chernobog operation is not as simple as the missions we've carried out before."
"Fine, I'll be careful. After all, this is a rare opportunity, Anthony. The entire history of Ursus will be rewritten by our actions."
"Cheer up! We will become heroes!"
"...Hopefully so."
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Rhodes Island landship,
"Sister Pozëmka!"
"Yelena?"
Fiammetta wasn't entirely sure. Ten years had passed swiftly; the little rabbit had changed greatly, becoming much more mature.
But that earnest, pure gaze remained unchanged.
The two embraced lightly before separating, chattering back and forth, occasionally bursting into silvery laughter like bells.
Kevin didn't disturb them, merely silently leading the way ahead. Although the interior decoration of Rhodes Island had changed significantly compared to when he left, its overall structure was difficult to alter.
Using the assigned room number and key, Kevin quickly found their three rooms.
Twisting the handle and seeing the scene inside, Kevin stood silently outside the door for a long time, unusually quiet.
Several broken cardboard boxes resembling stools, completely empty shelves, an obviously patched-up and deflated sofa...
Had Rhodes Island's financial situation really become this dire?
He originally thought he had some estimation of Rhodes Island's budget deficit, but when he actually saw it, he realized his estimation had been far too conservative.
This was clearly on the brink of bankruptcy. With living conditions like this, he'd believe it if someone said Rhodes Island would undergo bankruptcy liquidation in Lungmen tomorrow.
"No wonder she was so anxious to bring back the Doctor."
The facts connected with each other; Kal'tsit's every action finally had an explanation.
"So Rhodes Island has... fallen into such difficult straits?"
Seeing the scene inside the room, Fiammetta was also shocked. These living conditions were even worse than Babel during its difficult period.
"Well then."
In any case, let's clear out the clutter first.
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"Our sole objective for the upcoming battle is to stop Chernobog. All operational plans will be developed around this objective. Do you have any questions?"
(Raises hand)
"Speak."
"Can we include Kevin in the plan?"
"Hahaha."
At Ace's question, some of the veterans among the elite operator group immediately let out good-natured chuckles.
The newcomers were left bewildered.
"Hey, Touch, why do Sharp and Scout laugh like that whenever Mr. Kevin is mentioned?"
With blue hair cascading down and a voluptuous figure, the large feline named Blaze nudged Touch's waist with her elbow.
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